Elder Dallin H. Oaks
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"Most of us have more things expected of us than we can possibly do."
"We should begin by recognizing the reality that just because something is good is not a sufficient reason for doing it. The number of good things we can do far exceeds the time available to accomplish them. Some things are better than good, and these are the things that should command priority attention in our lives."
"Consider how we use our time in the choices we make in viewing television, playing video games, surfing the Internet or reading books or magazines. Of course it is good to view wholesome entertainment or to obtain interesting information. But not everything of that nature is worth the portion of our life we give to obtain it."
"Stake presidents and bishoprics need to exercise their authority to weed out the excessive and ineffective 'busyness' that is sometimes required of the members of their wards and stakes." Church programs should focus on what is most effective.
"As we consider various choices, we should remember that it is not enough that something is good. Other choices are better, and still others are best. Even though a particular choice is more costly, its far greater value may make it the best choice of all."
